DIY 036 Installing Water Diverters in a MEL 430
Posted: Tue 25. Aug 2020, 11:43
The water diverters in the MEL 430 are a press fit. You will need to remove the old ones first.
New diverters installed
To install them you need to place them in the freezer for about a half hour
Apply some lube to the engine block opening
Be sure you have the plug clocked correctly
Using a block of wood and a good size hammer carefully hammer it into place
There are several suppliers that provide the new Diverters they come in brass or aluminum. Be sure to order the correct size for your application.